F Sport vs Tanabe
11-19-12, 12:39 PM
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11-19-12, 01:04 PM
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11-19-12, 01:55 PM
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well according to sewell lexus, they are supposed to be in by christmas. I called in my dealer(bayridge) and they said it should be in within a couple of weeks, but i dont know how reliable that is.
11-19-12, 05:32 PM
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i went to to dealer and overheard 
Christmas. which doesn't make any sense to me, who the hell is going to buy springs christmas day( ME ). i'm almost positive it will be before. i'm going to speak to one of my UC contacts, i say undercover because he tells me things he's not supposed to. i'll keep you posted
Christmas. which doesn't make any sense to me, who the hell is going to buy springs christmas day( ME ). i'm almost positive it will be before. i'm going to speak to one of my UC contacts, i say undercover because he tells me things he's not supposed to. i'll keep you posted
11-19-12, 08:00 PM
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11-19-12, 09:30 PM
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just checked the Tanabe site, they have the DF-210 for the GS 06/11, 1.9F, 1.6R AWD. but not sure if they fit the 2013 GS. someone on this forum has the Tanabe springs but i forgot who it was. they also have springs with a more aggressive drop. Tanabe Sustec NF-210, 1.1, 1.2 drop.
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11-20-12, 01:02 AM
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I'm getting H&R springs as those seem to be available to order. They look like a conservative drop which is what iI want lowering 1.0 and .6 respectively. Two weeks until they get here so will report on them when they're on.
11-20-12, 08:01 AM
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I like the F Sports because they're MADE BY Lexus, or at least QC'd by them. However they keep pushing back the release dates on them. Tanabe's are available to order NOW through a Tanabe dealer I spoke to today. They can be at my doorstep by Saturday, if ordered today. I also like H&R's but that drop measurement isn't worth the $$ IMHO, and you'll still have a rake. That's why I'm also thinking of passing up on the F Sports. Tanabe's level out the car. In any case, if/when you get the H&R's post up some pics so us peons can judge 
11-20-12, 10:40 AM
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I'm pretty sure the F SPORT springs will sell fast once they are available at dealershps.
A good majority of 4GS owner are not amongst the crowd who want their car to be "slammed" the F SSPORT springs will provide great ride quality and just the right amount of lowering.
A good majority of 4GS owner are not amongst the crowd who want their car to be "slammed" the F SSPORT springs will provide great ride quality and just the right amount of lowering.
11-20-12, 02:48 PM
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The Tanabe springs for the 2013 GS are the TNF170 with a 1.1/1.2 drop. I will probably go for the Tanabes as I believe that's what I had on my 2006 GS 300 and they were great.....no problems. I don't think any of the springs as of yet are made for the AWD GS's......and may never be made for the AWD cars. But, as I said earlier I am going to take my chances...because the AWD looks like a truck. The only problem is if we get a snowstorm here in the Northeast before I get the springs, I may just wait until March or so to get them.
11-20-12, 08:00 PM
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The Tanabe springs for the 2013 GS are the TNF170 with a 1.1/1.2 drop. I will probably go for the Tanabes as I believe that's what I had on my 2006 GS 300 and they were great.....no problems. I don't think any of the springs as of yet are made for the AWD GS's......and may never be made for the AWD cars. But, as I said earlier I am going to take my chances...because the AWD looks like a truck. The only problem is if we get a snowstorm here in the Northeast before I get the springs, I may just wait until March or so to get them.
11-21-12, 06:15 AM
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The Tanabe springs for the 2013 GS are the TNF170 with a 1.1/1.2 drop. I will probably go for the Tanabes as I believe that's what I had on my 2006 GS 300 and they were great.....no problems. I don't think any of the springs as of yet are made for the AWD GS's......and may never be made for the AWD cars. But, as I said earlier I am going to take my chances...because the AWD looks like a truck. The only problem is if we get a snowstorm here in the Northeast before I get the springs, I may just wait until March or so to get them.